Great Many Secures $3.6M in Pre-Seed Funding
Great Many, a new brand focused on hair growth solutions, has successfully raised $3.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, surpassing its goal by $600,000. The round was led by BrandProject, a Toronto-headquartered investment firm, with a portfolio that includes Atolla, Our Place, and Freshly. Additional backers include Midnight Venture Partners and Tonic Ventures, along with angel investments from notable founders such as Lukas Keindl of BondVet, Andy Grover of Tend Dental, Elizabeth Cutler of SoulCycle, and Meghan Maupin, founder of Atolla Skincare and CEO of OurX.
Founded by beauty industry veterans Michael Pollak and Steve Klebanow, Great Many provides a holistic approach to hair growth solutions by creating a dedicated space for hair health. The NYC-based company opened its flagship studio in NoHo in June 2024, aiming to change how people discuss and manage hair loss—a common problem that often goes unspoken due to stigma.
“Great Many is home for hair growth and 100% dedicated to providing expert-led, personalized hair growth plans – revolutionizing hair health in the same way specialized clinics did for skincare,” Pollak and Klebanow said in a statement. “We are excited for people to have a plan and partner in maximizing their hair’s potential.”
Following this pre-seed funding, Great Many will launch two new business areas to extend its reach beyond the NoHo clinic and establish itself as the go-to destination for all things hair growth across the US. This includes a proprietary line of four hair care products powered by its GrowthFactor Formula ingredient complex, as well as telehealth services that will provide consultations to those based outside of NYC.
The new GrowthFactor Formula range will include GreaterThan Shampoo, GreaterThan Conditioner, RootRest Scalp Treatment, and RootSupport Densifying Serum, priced between $34 and $49. Featuring clean, proprietary ingredients, these products are formulated to encourage hair growth while supporting scalp and follicle health.
Andrew Black, Founder and Managing Partner of BrandProject, commented, “The multi-billion-dollar hair loss prevention market is notoriously filled with over promises and confusion, leaving consumers feeling hopeless. Great Many is here to change that with their holistic one-stop-shop solution for people to receive comprehensive, science-backed products and in-studio treatments, all supported by top medical hair experts. We are thrilled to be early investors in Great Many, supporting exceptional founders Steve and Michael on their journey to reimagine hair growth.”
August has seen several beauty brands secure new investments. Among them, RŌZ closed an oversubscribed seed round led by Silas Capital, Salt & Stone received a minority investment from Humble Growth, and Alice Mushrooms attracted backing from L Catterton, Zac Efron, and Pedro Pascal.
Great Many products are available from the brand’s NoHo clinic, located at 304 Mulberry Street, NY, NY 10012. Outside of New York, people can receive prescription medications via Great Many’s new telemedicine platform and purchase their products online at greatmany.com. The brand is not currently available in the UK.